Fifth graders convert kilometers to miles and calculate the range that historical aircraft can travel. They choose destinations by distance that can be traveled without refueling.

Young scholars solve basic multiplication or addition facts using a calculator and product cards. They draw a card, read the sum or product, and press single digits on the calculator to display the number on the card.

Students draw and calculate altitudes. They draw the altitude of acute, right and obtuse triangles and calculate the altitude of a triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.

Third graders perform an experiment using different mixtures of dishwasher detergent. They construct bar graphs that record their bubble data for each detergent set.

First graders record information on a bar graph and interpret the information given. They identify five different kinds of beans and three different kinds of peas. They work in groups of four and sort the beans by size or shape.

Eighth graders experiment with a number of dishwashing liquids to determine the duration of the bubbles. They graph the data, add glycerin to the dishsoap, and repeat the experiment. They graph and compare the data sets.

Students discuss the definitions of physical and chemical properties and changes. They vaporize a solution of salt and water, observing the sodium chloride that is left behind.

Second graders, in pairs, use arrays to explore the relationship between multiplication and division.

Third graders, in groups, subtract integers by following Cherries are Positive, Lemons are Negative. They discover the rules for subtracting integers by using cherry heads and lemon heads.

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.

Students demonstrate an understanding of healthy eating habits and of following a fitness program. They visit Yosemite Institute.

Students study Canadian geography, culture, and uniqueness to develop a current view of the way technology is used in society to portray opinion. They develop ways to apply good decision-making skills when using technology.

Students investigate, through a hands-on activity, in which type of soil a bean seed grows best. They create a bar graph representing each plant's growth in different soils.

Students reserach the flora and fauna next to their school for two days and also Lewis and Clark's journals. They compare Lewis and Clark's description of the area to the one they have today. They also discuss the idea of restoring...

Students explore plate and barrel cams. They discuss the differences between the two cams. Students identify a base and prime circle and they draw a plate cam using the provided details.

First graders complete a variety of center activities to study spider characteristics and facts. They solve math problems, identify spider body parts, and study vocabulary words to use in creative writing about spiders.

Eleventh graders study Federalism and delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers. They participate in a simulation in which they role-play Federalists and Anti-federalists debating which powers should be categorized as delegated,...

Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...

In this multiplication/division alphabetical order learning exercise, students alphabetize a set of 12 multiplication/division vocabulary words. Worksheet has links to additional activities.

In this secondary mathematics activity, students solve a math riddle in which the answer will be that everyone’s favorite class is math. The one page explanation of the mathematics basis for the riddle is provided. ...

Download these worksheets to sharpen your operations skills. Sheets focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed operations, input/output tables, the order of operations, and operations in other base number systems.

Create your own addition/subtraction math facts worksheets. Use them in the classroom for practice or timed drills, or at home! Choose from two levels of difficulty, and vertical or horizontal equation format. You input minimum and...

Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. No regrouping required. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to find the difference of two numbers with digits in the thousands place. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess...